Posts Tagged Noro

Lorelei Cowl

Lorelei Cowl

It’s 2 weeks til Christmas  Do you know where all you gifts are? If you are in need of a quick, adorable last minute present, we feel your pain. We also have just the thing for you. This sweet cowl can be knit up in an afternoon or less, and the recipient is sure to love … read more »

Holiday memories

Holiday memories

I was discussing a typical holiday experience with friends the other day over brunch. Most folks have some fond memories of holidays spent at grandma’s house or Aunt whoever’s house, etc etc.  Others always found them to be very stressful or even painful. For those that have lost a close relative or friend, the holidays … read more »

Knitting with Stripes

Knitting with Stripes

Self-striping yarn, that is! For our “Second Winter Season” we’ve been bringing in an assortment of colorful yarns from Noro – first the classic favorite Kureyon, a rustic worsted weight wool, and now Taiyo and Taiyo Sock, both blends of cotton, nylon, silk, and wool. These yarns are spun in the Aichi province of Japan from an assortment of … read more »

Knit Tip: Yarn can be like a good wine

Knit Tip: Yarn can be like a good wine

As I was knitting with the Fibre Company Terra, I realized that it felt a bit more rough than I remembered the first time I used it.  Wondering if the fiber content had changed, I went looking for my little swatch (they are all over the house, mostly being used as coasters) and found that … read more »